By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of two crew aboard an 8-metre yacht which was in danger of breaking up in a force 7 to 8 north-easterly gale in Rosslare Port on Monday morning. The Rosslare Harbour all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.15 am following a call fromContinue reading “Strong gales threaten yacht safety”
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Two lifeboats rescue a lone sailor
By Dan Walsh In a joint sea operation crew members from Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of a lone sailor early on Tuesday morning after an 8.5 -metre yacht developed engine failure and got into difficulty one mile south-east of Carnsore Point. Responding to a request from the Irish CoastContinue reading “Two lifeboats rescue a lone sailor”
5 rescued on angling trip to Saltee Islands
By Dan Walsh Five people aboard an angling charter boat were rescued this afternoon after a rope became entangled in a propeller south-east of the Saltee Islands. Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coast Guard at 1pm today. Under the command of Coxswain Trevor Devereux with four crew members on boardContinue reading “5 rescued on angling trip to Saltee Islands”
Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea
By Dan Walsh RNLI lifeboats from St Davids, Fishguard, Newquay and Kilmore Quay stations launched to a Mayday distress call from a fishing vessel taking on water on Friday. The 24 metre Irish trawler had five crew onboard and was some 21 nautical miles North-West of Strumble Head when HM Coastguard alerted Welsh lifeboats justContinue reading “Kilmore Quay lifeboat in major rescue in Irish Sea”
Two Monday calls for Kilmore Quay crew
By Dan Walsh It was a busy Monday for Kilmore Quay RNLI with two calls that involved assisting a lone sailor whose yacht had lost all power near the Saltee Islands, this afternoon, and earlier this morning to assist two people approximately two miles south of Carnsore Point whose yacht had been disabled by aContinue reading “Two Monday calls for Kilmore Quay crew”
Successful sea rescue off Ballyhealy Beach
By Dan Walsh A concerned member of the public made a call to the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday afternoon after three people on a 3-metre RIB were noticed anchored approximately 100 metres off Ballyhealy Beach and Kilmore RNLI Lifeboat was launched immediately. The weather was sunny but with a strong south westerly breeze blowingContinue reading “Successful sea rescue off Ballyhealy Beach”
Two lifeboats assisted yacht in trouble
By Dan Walsh Crews from Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI were called to the assistance of two people on board a yacht that was taking on water eight miles northeast of Rosslare Harbour on Thursday evening. The Rosslare Harbour RNLI volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 4.52pm andContinue reading “Two lifeboats assisted yacht in trouble”
Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay
By Dan Walsh It was a busy weekend at Kilmore Quay where the local lifeboat volunteer crew successfully rescued nine people in two separate incidents. Kilmore Quay RNLI were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard at 3.40pm on Saturday following reports of four swimmers in difficulty at Ballyteige Burrow beach, west of KilmoreContinue reading “Nine people rescued off Kilmore Quay”
Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap
By Dan Walsh A crew of nine were rescued in a joint operation on Wednesday evening by Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI after their 12-metre yacht got into difficulty after breaking its rudder off the Wexford coast. The yacht had been taking part in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race. Kilmore Quay RNLI’sContinue reading “Crew rescued from Yacht Race mishap”
Bride and groom on the crest of a wave
By Dan Walsh Kilmore Quay RNLI Lifeboat lovers, Michelle Hinchy and Trevor Devereux switched their lifejackets and yellow wellies for wedding day finery in a beautiful marriage ceremony in the presence of family and friends. Between them the bride and groom have over 50 years voluntary service with Kilmore Quay RNLI. Michelle, currently the station’sContinue reading “Bride and groom on the crest of a wave”
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